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Hyundai Santa Fe DM (3rd Generation)

2013–2018 · DM · suv

Third-gen Santa Fe split the US lineup into two distinct vehicles: the shorter-wheelbase DM was sold as Santa Fe Sport (two rows), while the long-wheelbase NC was the standard Santa Fe (three rows). DM Sport ran the 2.4L Theta II GDI (190 hp) and the 2.0L Theta II turbo (264 hp). Both wheelbases used the Fluidic Sculpture design language. The three-row Santa Fe was replaced by the Palisade for 2020, and the platform was unified for the TM fourth-gen.

Watch out: REAL ISSUE: Theta II 2.0T and 2.4L applications are squarely in Hyundai's catastrophic rod-bearing recall pattern. Multiple NHTSA campaigns apply. Engine fire risk on early-build cars led to an additional recall. VIN-check is mandatory.

What your Santa Fe takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades26" driver · 14" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 124R · 700 CCA minFrom owner's manualShop
  • CoolantHyundai/Kia Long Life Coolant (phosphate-based ethylene-glycol)From owner's manualShop
  • Cabin air filterParts in catalogShop
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  • Differential fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Serpentine beltNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
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  • Brake rotorsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • ThermostatNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • A/C refrigerantNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Fuel filterNot catalogued yetFind yours soon

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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